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| A stone cairn marks the spot where Captain Matthew Flinders stepped ashore on 10 March 1802. The cairn was built in 1967 and named after Alan McLellan, an early historian of Port Augusta. The lookout is situated in Whiting Parade at the end of Edinburgh Terrace, and provides a good view of the Spencer Gulf, the Norther |
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| Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden is 500 acre garden with spectacular views to the ancient Flinders Ranges. It showcases the amazing, diverse collections of flora that can be found throughout the arid zones of Australia.
Don't miss the nationally-significant collection of rare and threatened, bush tucker and medic |
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| Gladstone Square is located in the Port Augusta City Centre, on the corner of Jervois Street and Marryatt Street.
This picturesque square complete with rotunda, two gazebos, a barbecue area that provides a shady landscaped patch suitable for picnic lunches and a playground. All have been donated by the Lions Service C |
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| Before the Great Western Bridge was built, ferry boats and barges were used to cross the Spencer Gulf. The only other way to get to the other side was by land, around the head of the Gulf, a distance of about 12 kilometres.
The Old Great Western Bridge opened in 1927 and was replaced by the existing bridge in 1972.
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| A two hour Heritage Walk of Port Augusta and a Tourist Drive has been developed. Details of the walk and a map are included in the local Port Augusta Visitor Guide, available at information outlets. The Tourist Drive is also available as a separate publication.
The beginning of the tourist walk is located at the Wadla |
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| On the eastern side of the old bridge are the remains of the Number Four Barge. It was brought from Port Pirie in 1944 to support workmen who were strengthening the bridge for the erection of the Morgan to Whyalla pipeline.
The barge was said to be built in Morgan in the 1880's for carting goods along the Murray.
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| Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre – a must see before starting your journey to the Flinders Ranges & Outback.
Walk through its Tunnel of Time, the story of an ancient land, its people and treasures Down Under. Through the mouth of Max the giant “Ripper Lizard”, you’ll discover how the region evolved and highlights you |
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| The Water Tower Lookout is surrounded by lovely gardens. This tower was built in 1882 to provide a pressure water supply for the residents of Port Augusta West. From the balcony at the top of this tower you can enjoy excellent views of the town, the Spencer Gulf, the Flinders Ranges and the outback. |
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